Cooper Tire & Rubber Company announced that Christopher J. Eperjesy will resign from his position as Senior Vice President as of August 21, 2020. The company is conducting a formal search for Mr. Eperjesy’s replacement. As of the Effective Date, the company’s Board of Directors has appointed Gerald C. Bialek to assume the responsibilities of Mr. Eperjesy. Mr. Bialek, who has held the position of Vice President & Treasurer of the company since February 2018, will continue to serve as Vice President & Treasurer of the company. Mr. Bialek will retain his current compensation and, provided he remains an employee of the company, will receive a bonus of $150,000, payable $25,000 on November 21, 2020; $25,000 on February 21, 2021; $25,000 on May 21, 2021 and $75,000 on August 21, 2021. In addition, Mr. Bialek will receive a restricted stock unit award of 3,000 shares with 1,500 shares vesting on August 21, 2021; 1,000 shares vesting on August 21, 2022 and 500 shares vesting on August 21, 2023. Mr. Bialek, 54, joined the company in 2014 as Director, Global Financial Planning and Analysis, and a year later was named Director, Investor Relations and Strategic Planning. In 2017, Mr. Bialek was promoted to the position of Vice President, Finance & Strategy, supporting the company’s Asia operations, where he served until the Board elected him to serve as Vice President & Treasurer in 2018.